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The Institute for Systems Research is an internationally recognized leader in systems research. We emphasize advanced strategies for high-level synthesis and analysis of complex, multidisciplinary engineering systems, using model-based systems engineering techniques.

Designed with substantial industry input, our MSSE program covers topics from systems definition, requirements, and specifications; to systems design, implementation, and operation. You may specialize in one or more of the following: robotics, cybersecurity, computer and software, control, manufacturing, transportation or process systems, communications and networking, signal processing, operations research—or in any other area upon which you and your advisor mutually agree.

The program draws on the engineering, computer science, and management experience of University of Maryland faculty, and makes optimum use of the university’s advanced facilities, including commercial and open-source software tools for model-based systems engineering (MBSE). In addition, the University of Maryland’s location close to Washington, D.C., offers advantages and convenience for those seeking employment in, or already employed by the federal government and the many private industries supporting it. The State of Maryland also has companies that serve the commercial and consumer markets (e.g. bioscience, health care, information technology).

An additional benefit of associating with ISR through the MSSE degree program is continual exposure to the latest systems research within ISR and from universities, government, and industry through our many seminars and colloquia.

Interact with world-renowned researchers for an exciting research and thesis experience

When you do research and present your thesis, you invest 6 credits of this 30-credit program. The remainder of the program consists of 18-credits in six core courses: